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NATO's German-Netherlands Corps to take command role in Estonia, Latvia, says Germany - Reuters
NATO's German-Netherlands Corps to take command role in Estonia, Latvia, says Germany Reuters
May 28, 2026ECB tells banks to invest more to get a grip on AI security risk - Reuters
ECB tells banks to invest more to get a grip on AI security risk Reuters
May 27, 2026Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero, FT reports - Reuters
Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero, FT reports Reuters
May 24, 2026Delivery Hero confirms takeover offer from Uber - Reuters
Delivery Hero confirms takeover offer from Uber Reuters
May 23, 2026Uber and DoorDash sound out investors for Delivery Hero bid, FT reports - Reuters
Uber and DoorDash sound out investors for Delivery Hero bid, FT reports Reuters
May 23, 2026Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine - Reuters
Germany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine Reuters
May 21, 2026American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says - Reuters
American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says Reuters
May 20, 2026Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue
Danish officials will conduct a post mortem examination on the whale, which was released into the sea from a barge more than two weeks ago.
May 20, 2026Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.
May 18, 2026Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.
May 16, 2026Germany's Merz: I wouldn't advise my children to live in US - Reuters
Germany's Merz: I wouldn't advise my children to live in US Reuters
May 15, 2026Hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".
May 15, 2026Volkswagen labour leaders stand by 'red line' on plant closures - Reuters
Volkswagen labour leaders stand by 'red line' on plant closures Reuters
May 15, 2026As Iran war jolts Air India, Lufthansa and Cathay pounce on fast-growing market - Reuters
As Iran war jolts Air India, Lufthansa and Cathay pounce on fast-growing market Reuters
May 14, 2026Chinese EV startup Xpeng in talks with Volkswagen to buy European factory, FT reports - Reuters
Chinese EV startup Xpeng in talks with Volkswagen to buy European factory, FT reports Reuters
May 13, 2026Germany's finance watchdog to make targeted inspections amid 'substantial' AI risks - Reuters
Germany's finance watchdog to make targeted inspections amid 'substantial' AI risks Reuters
May 12, 2026U.S.-German couple jailed in Spain for locking children at home - Reuters
U.S.-German couple jailed in Spain for locking children at home Reuters
May 11, 2026EU ministers reject Putin's idea of role for Schroeder in future security talks - Reuters
EU ministers reject Putin's idea of role for Schroeder in future security talks Reuters
May 11, 2026Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.
May 11, 2026Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
May 7, 2026German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.
May 7, 2026BMW holds 2026 outlook despite Q1 profit slump, shares jump on margin beat - Reuters
BMW holds 2026 outlook despite Q1 profit slump, shares jump on margin beat Reuters
May 6, 2026Germany allocates 5 billion euros to push heavy industry to cut CO2 - Reuters
Germany allocates 5 billion euros to push heavy industry to cut CO2 Reuters
May 5, 2026Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
May 3, 2026Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification
In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.
May 2, 2026Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany - Reuters
Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany Reuters
May 2, 2026Germany takes US troop drawdown in stride but deterrence gaps remain - Reuters
Germany takes US troop drawdown in stride but deterrence gaps remain Reuters
May 2, 2026Trump auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says - Reuters
Trump auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says Reuters
May 2, 2026US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
May 1, 2026US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say - Reuters
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say Reuters
May 1, 2026ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger - Reuters
ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger Reuters
May 1, 2026Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifies
His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.
April 30, 2026Trump criticizes Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran - Reuters
Trump criticizes Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran Reuters
April 30, 2026Volkswagen warns of deeper cuts as first quarter profit slides - Reuters
Volkswagen warns of deeper cuts as first quarter profit slides Reuters
April 30, 2026Stranded whale ferried out of German waters in barge
The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.
April 29, 2026Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran - Reuters
Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran Reuters
April 29, 2026Kone and TKE strike $34 billion deal to create world's largest elevator maker - Reuters
Kone and TKE strike $34 billion deal to create world's largest elevator maker Reuters
April 29, 2026Sawe's marathon record boosts Adidas in 'supershoe' race with Nike - Reuters
Sawe's marathon record boosts Adidas in 'supershoe' race with Nike Reuters
April 27, 2026Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership - Reuters
Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership Reuters
April 27, 2026German government suspects Russia of Signal attack targeting politicians, sources say - Reuters
German government suspects Russia of Signal attack targeting politicians, sources say Reuters
April 25, 2026German auto industry faces even tougher competition as China economy slows - Reuters
German auto industry faces even tougher competition as China economy slows Reuters
April 25, 2026Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti - Reuters
Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti Reuters
April 24, 2026Explainer: How Deutsche Telecom and T-Mobile US could pull off the world's biggest M&A deal - Reuters
Explainer: How Deutsche Telecom and T-Mobile US could pull off the world's biggest M&A deal Reuters
April 22, 2026Russia to stop Kazakh oil flows to German PCK refinery via Druzhba - Reuters
Russia to stop Kazakh oil flows to German PCK refinery via Druzhba Reuters
April 22, 2026Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
April 22, 2026Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile in early talks for mega merger, sources say - Reuters
Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile in early talks for mega merger, sources say Reuters
April 22, 2026German investor morale sinks to three-year low on Iran war fears, ZEW finds - Reuters
German investor morale sinks to three-year low on Iran war fears, ZEW finds Reuters
April 21, 2026Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology - Reuters
Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology Reuters
April 20, 2026European defence stocks cool as investors reassess war winners - Reuters
European defence stocks cool as investors reassess war winners Reuters
April 20, 2026Russia says it detains a German woman with a bomb in her rucksack - Reuters
Russia says it detains a German woman with a bomb in her rucksack Reuters
April 20, 2026Germany to begin privatization of seized Gazprom division, FT reports - Reuters
Germany to begin privatization of seized Gazprom division, FT reports Reuters
April 20, 2026Germany's Merz says industrial AI needs less stringent EU regulation - Reuters
Germany's Merz says industrial AI needs less stringent EU regulation Reuters
April 19, 2026Deutsche Bank expects Fed to hold rates in 2026 - Reuters
Deutsche Bank expects Fed to hold rates in 2026 Reuters
April 17, 2026Uber to acquire additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero, FT reports - Reuters
Uber to acquire additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero, FT reports Reuters
April 17, 2026Exclusive: German government halves 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% amid Iran war, source says - Reuters
Exclusive: German government halves 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% amid Iran war, source says Reuters
April 16, 2026Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party
Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.
April 14, 2026IPO of Leopard tank maker KNDS must ensure German-French parity, IG Metall's Kerner says - Reuters
IPO of Leopard tank maker KNDS must ensure German-French parity, IG Metall's Kerner says Reuters
April 11, 2026Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 - Reuters
Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 Reuters
April 11, 2026German debt brake reform won't happen during current government term, Bild reports - Reuters
German debt brake reform won't happen during current government term, Bild reports Reuters
April 11, 2026German transgender far-right extremist arrested in Czech Republic
German media reports say Marla-Svenja Liebich used to be a member of a neo-Nazi group called Blood and Honour.
April 10, 2026Porsche deliveries tumble further in first quarter - Reuters
Porsche deliveries tumble further in first quarter Reuters
April 10, 2026Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45
The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.
April 8, 2026Stellantis in advanced talks to develop Opel EV with China's Leapmotor, sources say - Reuters
Stellantis in advanced talks to develop Opel EV with China's Leapmotor, sources say Reuters
April 8, 2026Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says - Reuters
Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says Reuters
April 6, 2026German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.
April 4, 2026Manchester rivals to battle for Anderson - Saturday's gossip
Manchester United and Manchester City battle for Elliot Anderson, PSG and Bayern Munich eye Bruno Fernandes, Liverpool set for squad overhaul, plus more.
April 3, 2026Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.
April 2, 2026German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher - Reuters
German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher Reuters
April 1, 2026Soaring fuel prices drive German far-right calls for a turn back to Russia - Reuters
Soaring fuel prices drive German far-right calls for a turn back to Russia Reuters
March 31, 2026Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.
March 30, 2026How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
March 29, 2026How Russia's threat forced Germany to radically rethink its military
Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.
March 27, 2026Volkswagen owner Porsche SE reports blow to 2025 earnings - Reuters
Volkswagen owner Porsche SE reports blow to 2025 earnings Reuters
March 26, 2026ECB's Nagel says April rate hike 'an option' - Reuters
ECB's Nagel says April rate hike 'an option' Reuters
March 26, 2026Germany's Henkel in $1.4 billion deal to acquire hair care brand Olaplex - Reuters
Germany's Henkel in $1.4 billion deal to acquire hair care brand Olaplex Reuters
March 26, 2026South Korea, Germany exposed to rare earths shortage, Australia's Arafura says - Reuters
South Korea, Germany exposed to rare earths shortage, Australia's Arafura says Reuters
March 25, 2026German court rejects bid to ban Mercedes and BMW's fossil-fuel cars - Reuters
German court rejects bid to ban Mercedes and BMW's fossil-fuel cars Reuters
March 23, 2026Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
March 23, 2026Volkswagen CEO tells newspaper German carmakers should look to Chinese planning - Reuters
Volkswagen CEO tells newspaper German carmakers should look to Chinese planning Reuters
March 21, 2026ECB to start lifting rates as soon as April on inflation pressures, brokerages say - Reuters
ECB to start lifting rates as soon as April on inflation pressures, brokerages say Reuters
March 20, 2026UniCredit CEO does not rule out improving terms of Commerzbank bid - Reuters
UniCredit CEO does not rule out improving terms of Commerzbank bid Reuters
March 18, 2026France's Macron and Germany's Merz to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say - Reuters
France's Macron and Germany's Merz to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say Reuters
March 17, 2026Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 15, 2026German philosopher and social critic Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life.
March 14, 2026Habermas, the philosopher who shaped Germany's post-war conscience - Reuters
Habermas, the philosopher who shaped Germany's post-war conscience Reuters
March 14, 2026Germany's Merz says easing Russia sanctions is wrong - Reuters
Germany's Merz says easing Russia sanctions is wrong Reuters
March 13, 2026VW targets China comeback as first model with Xpeng starts mass production - Reuters
VW targets China comeback as first model with Xpeng starts mass production Reuters
March 13, 2026Deutsche Bank highlights private credit risks as portfolio grows - Reuters
Deutsche Bank highlights private credit risks as portfolio grows Reuters
March 12, 2026Tesla delivery slide may stretch to third year, some fear, as cash burn looms - Reuters
Tesla delivery slide may stretch to third year, some fear, as cash burn looms Reuters
March 11, 2026Lebanese man jailed in Germany for Hezbollah membership
The court heard how the 35-year-old had a key role procuring products for Hezbollah's drones programme.
March 10, 2026Germany's Merz sees no plan for bringing Iran war to swift end - Reuters
Germany's Merz sees no plan for bringing Iran war to swift end Reuters
March 10, 2026Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop
Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.
March 10, 2026How much oil do G7 countries hold in emergency reserves? - Reuters
How much oil do G7 countries hold in emergency reserves? Reuters
March 9, 2026Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor in German match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee was went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award.
March 9, 2026Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.
March 6, 2026Germany pulls further troops out of Middle East - Reuters
Germany pulls further troops out of Middle East Reuters
March 6, 2026Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East - Reuters
Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East Reuters
March 6, 2026Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.
February 27, 2026AfD hails court injunction on 'extremist' label as victory
The ruling is temporary, but party co-leader Alice Weidel has already described it as a "major victory".
February 26, 2026German union says truce reached in dispute with Tesla - Reuters
German union says truce reached in dispute with Tesla Reuters
February 26, 2026German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to "decouple" Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.
February 25, 2026Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li - Reuters
Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li Reuters
February 25, 2026German car exports to China plunge by a third in 2025, says economic institute - Reuters
German car exports to China plunge by a third in 2025, says economic institute Reuters
February 24, 2026Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers - Reuters
Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers Reuters
February 21, 2026Ukrainians, scattered across Europe, trapped in limbo by war - Reuters
Ukrainians, scattered across Europe, trapped in limbo by war Reuters
February 21, 2026German industry seeks clarity on EU-US trade deal after US Supreme Court tariffs ruling - Reuters
German industry seeks clarity on EU-US trade deal after US Supreme Court tariffs ruling Reuters
February 20, 2026Maier's 'gold medal performance' in ski cross final
Germany's Daniela Maier claims gold in the women's ski cross big final. Maier was following a contentious bronze medal finish four years ago in Beijing.
February 20, 2026German business activity growth hits four-month high in February, PMI shows - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Journalist with Germany's Deutsche Welle detained in Turkey - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Christine Lagarde expects to complete her ECB term, she tells WSJ - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Nigeria's Tinubu, Germany's Merz talk security, power deal in phone call - Reuters
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February 19, 2026